Unit 1: Introductions and Names

page 2, CD 1-2 - Listening 1

1. A: What's your name? 4. A: And your e-mail address is…
B: It's Alina Smith. B: It's coolgal@[Link]
A: Elena? A: Cool pal?
B: No, Alina. A-L-I-N-A. B: No, cool gal. G-A-L. At R-O-L dot
A: Oh, Alina. ____ _____ ___ ______ com.
____, Alina.
5. A: May I have your _______
2. A: Your name, please? ___________, please?
B: Matt Rosenblum. B: Sure. It's 555-2398.
A: Rosenblum... _____ ____ _____ A: Okay... 555-2358.
______ _____, Mr. Rosenblum? B: Actually, it's nine eight. 2-3-9-8.
B: R-O-S-E-N-B-L-U-M. A: Oh, 2-3-9-8. Thank you.
A: Okay, thank you.
6. A: So, could I _______ you ____
3. A: Could I please have your ________ _______ sometime?
___________? B: Sure, that would be great. My cell is
B: Sure, it's natwilson@[Link]. 555-7216.
A: Okay... Matt Nilson… A: 555-7216?
B: Actually, it's Nat Wilson... n-a-t-w-i- B: _____, that's right.
l-s-o-n at tmail dot com. A: Okay, I'll give you a call this
A: Nat Wilson. Got it. Thanks. weekend, then
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1. A: Great party, isn't it?
B: Sure is. So, how do you know Lena?
A: I'm her brother.
B: Oh, really? I didn't know she had a brother. My name's Anna, by the way.
A: _____ ____ _______ ______, Anna.
2. A: Good morning, I'd like to ___________ for English class.
B: All right... which level?
A: Let's see, I took Level 5 last ___________... so Level 6, I guess.
B: Okay.. .. level 6. And your name?
A: Sylvia Gomez.
B: Sylvia Gomez... Could I please have your ______ __________, Sylvia?
3. A: Hello, could I have a dinner ___________ for this evening, please?
B: Certainly. For what time?
A: Uh, 7:00?
B: _____ ____ ____... 7:00... for how many people?
A: Four.
B: Yes, we do have a table for four at 7:00.
A: Great.
4. A: Hey, Liza!
B: Dana! It's great to see you! How are you?
A: _______ ______ And you?
A: Not bad, not bad. Hey, we should ___ ________sometime, maybe have coffee.
B: Yeah, let's do that!
5. A: Good evening. Welcome to the Ocean Breeze Hotel. Are you ________ ___?
B: Yes, I have a ___________ for tonight.
A: Okay. May I have your name, please?
B: Yes, it's Chuck Bellington.
6. A: Hi, Alina?
B: Yes?
A: This is Marta, from English class.
B: Oh, hi Marta.
A: Listen, I wasn't in class on Friday. Could you tell me the homework _______?
B: Yeah sure, but I'm not at home right now. . . could I e-mail it to you?
A: Sure, that would be great.
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1. A: Hi, Jack!
B: Hi... uh...
A: Elise... from math class.
B: Oh, of course. How are you, Denise?
A: Actually, it's Elise. E-L-I-S-E.
B: Oh, Elise. Sorry about that.
2. A: Hey, Sarah! How are you?
B: Oh, hi, ... I'm sorry, I've ___________ your name.
A: It's Mick.
B: Oh, that's right. Nick.
A: Actually it's Mick, with an M. M-I-C-K.
B: Mick. Got it. So, Mick, are you going to the _______ this weekend?
3. A: Mike! Hello!
B: Oh, hello, uhhh...
A: Hannah. We met at Ellie's party.
B: Oh, right! How are you doing, Anna?
A: ________ _______! Actually my name's Hannah, not Anna - H-A-N-N-A-H.
4. A: Excuse me... don't I know you from somewhere?
B: I think so... you look familiar... do you go to Eastern ___________?
A: No, I don't. ... _____ ___ _______, don't we wait at the same bus stop every
morning?
B: Oh, that's right! But I'm always too tired to talk... My name's Stacy, by the way.
A: Hi, Stacy. I'm Devon.
B: ____ ___ ____ ____, Evan.
A: Oh, actually it's Devon. D-E-V-O-N.
5. A: Excuse me, aren't you Beth Fileo's son — Mike, right?
B: Yes, I am. Actually it's Ike... no M, just I-K-E.
A: Oh, Ike. Sorry about that. I'm Liz Jones. I work with your mother.
B: Oh, of course. Good to see you again, Ms. Jones.
6. A: Hi, Tony. How are you?
B: Oh, I'm fine thank you. I'm sorry, I should know your name...
A: Tandy. I work in the ___________ ___________.
B: Oh, that's right. How've you been, Mandy?
A: Actually, it's Tandy - T-A-N-D-Y. It's an ___________ name, I know
 Unit 2: Describing People
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1. A: So is your boss young? A: Curly. Really curly. You ______
B: He's in his _____, I guess. About 35. ______ her when you see her.
2. A: It's _________ long. 6. A: Is she ______?
B: What color is it? B: No, she's really ______. About 6
A: It's _____ ______. And it's a little feet.
______. 7. A: Is she in her ______ or her
3. A: He's really not very ______, about 5 ________?
feet 8 inches. B: I think she's in her ________. She's
B: Oh yeah. That's not so ______. really nice. Do you want to meet her?
4. A: He ______ ______ 17. A: Yeah, sure.
B: No, he's older than that. He's ______ 8. A: It's not very ______ but it is very
25. ______. And sometimes it's green!
A: No, I don't believe it. He doesn't B: Green!
look that old. A: Yeah. He sings in a ______ ______,
5. A: She likes to ______ it really ______. I think.
B: Yeah? And is it ________ or _____?

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1. A: What does your girlfriend look like, Tony?
B: Ella? Oh, she's ______. And she has long, ______ ______ hair.
2. A: Tell me about your _________, Anne.
B: Well, his name's Daniel. He's 17. Let me see... Well, he has curly blonde hair.
He's not very tall — ______ ________. But he's really good-looking.
3. A: So, Matt, what's the new girl in class look like?
B: She's pretty tall, about 170 centimeters. She wears ______, and has short curly
hair. I think she's about 20.
A: What's her name?
B: I can't remember. Anne, I think.
4. A: So tell me about your ______, Paul.
B: Well, she's very ______.
A: Really! Is she ______?
B: No, she has ______ ______ hair. Everybody likes her. She's an ______.
A: Really? I'd like to meet her
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1. A: Excuse me. I've ______ my little A: It's ______... and kind of ______.
boy. We were looking at microwaves And ______.
and he was bored and.
B: Calm down, sir. Can you describe 4. A: My daughter was here a minute
him? ago, and now I can't find her.
A: Yes. He's nine. Really cute. B: She's probably in the toy section.
B: And what color is his hair? Can you describe her?
A: ______ ______. A: Yes, she's twelve years old.
B: Okay. Let's see where he is. Just sit B: And what color hair does she have?
down and relax. A: ______. And it's very ______.
2. A: It's my ______. We were looking B: All right. Let's go to the toy section
for some pants for my husband. Now I and see if she's there.
can't find him. 5. A: Has anyone seen a young ______?
B: Don' worry, ma'am. We'll find him. B: How old, sir?
How old is he? A: He's ten. He's always getting lost.
A: He's eleven. ______ me ______.
B: I see. And what color is his hair? B: Where did you last see him?
A: It's ______ ______. And he's A: Over by the video equipment.
wearing a green shirt. B: What color is his hair?
B: Don't worry. We'll find him for A: ______, and ______ long. Too
you. long!
6. A: Excuse me. I've ______ my
3. A: Excuse me. I can't find my daughter!
daughter. I was buying these clothes B: Is she around 13, about average
at the register, and she was right ______, with red hair?
behind me, and now she's gone! A: Why, yes.
B: Don't worry, I'm sure we'll find her. B: She's looking for you — over there,
So, how old is she? in the shoe department.
A: She's ten. A: Thanks a lot!
B: Okay, and what color is her hair?
 Unit 3: Clothes
page 10, CD 1-12 – Listening 1
1. A: Which is David?
B: David? There he is. He's wearing a _____ and ____. And he has ________ hair
A: Okay. Thanks.
2. A: I'm looking for Monica.
B: Oh, she's wearing a ______ ______. And she wears ______.
A: Does she have long hair?
B: No, it's not really ______.
3. A: Which one is Nick?
B: He's wearing a dark ______ and a ______… and ________.
A: ________? Okay. Thanks.
4. A: I'm looking for Emma.
B: There she is, over there. She's wearing white ______ and a red ______.
A: The one with a ______?
B: Yeah.
5. A: Who's Andrew?
B: He's wearing ______ and a ______. He has short blonde hair.
A: Oh, I see him. Thanks.
6. A: I'm looking for Kate.
B: Mm... There she is. She's wearing a yellow ______, a blue ______ and red ____.
A: Thanks.
7. A: Is Mary here tonight?
B: Yes, she is. See her over there? She's wearing ______ and a green ______.
A: ______ and a green ______.
B: Yes, and she's wearing a funny ______.
8. A: Where's Ben?
B: Oh, the __________. He's wearing sneakers, shorts and a ______ shirt, as usual.
A: A ______ shirt?
B: Yeah, he likes to show off his ______!
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1. A: How are the ______, sir? A: Too small? Let me find a bigger
B: I think they're ______ ______. pair.
What do you think? 4. A: Are those ______ alright?
A: Yes. I think you're right. They B: I'm afraid they're too big for me.
certainly are too ______. A: Okay, then let's find a smaller pair.
B: Can you get me a longer pair? 5. A: How does the T-shirt ______? Is it
2. A: Do you like this ______? too ______?
B: Well, I think it's a little too big. B: Do you have a ______ one?
A: I guess so. Yes, it's pretty big. 6. A: How do you like the ________?
B: You definitely need a smaller one. B: ______ big, I'm afraid.
3. A: Are the sneakers ____________? A: ______ big? Let me find a smaller
B: Well, I think they're a little small size.
for me.

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1. Sonia was very well dressed. She had on a ______ and long, dark blue ______. She
was also wearing a yellow ______. She wasn't carrying a bag, but she did have a
small wallet with her. Oh, and I remember she had nice gold ______. I also
remember her shoes. She was wearing black ______ with very high heels.
2. Matt was very ________ ______. He was wearing some really old ______ — you
know, the ones with holes in them — with a wide leather belt and a blue ______ with
buttons. He had on some ______ too, high brown ones. They looked really nice. He
was also wearing ______. He usually wears a couple of big ______, but he was only
wearing one today.
3. Kevin was wearing a yellow ______ and green ______. I didn't like the tie, but I
liked the shirt. He also had on brown ______. He was wearing ______ with long
white socks — kind of cute, actually. And he had a leather ______ over one ______.
4. Amy looked really good. She had on a long ______ and a beautiful black ______.
And she had some expensive ______ on. She also had on a collared ______. She
didn't have a ______. She was wearing ______.
 Unit 4: Routines
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1. A: Excuse me, _____ ______ _____? B: Yeah, it's eleven thirty.
B: Uh, it's ten fifteen. A: Wow, I'm late. Thanks.
A: Thanks. 5. A: Do you know what time it is?
2. A: ____ ____ _____ ______ ______? B: Yeah. It's ____ _____ _____ ____.
B: Let me see. Yeah. It's ___ ___ ___. A: Thanks a lot.
A: Two ten? Thanks. 6. A: I'm late again. What time is it now?
3. A: What time is it now? B: It's seven fifty.
B: Hey, it's exactly twelve o'clock. A: Class starts at eight. I've only got
Midnight. Happy ______ ______! ten minutes.
4. A: Can you tell me the time, please?

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1. A: Hey, Sandra, do you want to go to the movies tonight?
B: Maybe. . . what time?
A: How about the nine fifteen show?
B: Oh, that's too late for me... I usually go to bed at eight thirty.
A: So early?
B: Yeah. ... I have to ______ ______ at five a.m. to study before school.
A: Five a.m.? Why don't you study at night?
B: I don't like to ______ ______ ______. I'm a ______ ______.
2. A: You look tired, John.
B: Yeah, well, I'm always tired.
A: Really? What time do you go to bed?
B: Usually around midnight. I like to ______ ______ ______. But I have to ___ ___
at six fifteen to go to work.
3. A: Do you want to go running tomorrow morning, Sam?
B: ____ ________... what time?
A: How about six o'clock?
B: Six o'clock? I don't ___ ___ until around nine thirty!
A: Wow, you get a lot of sleep!
B: Not really.... I usually stay up until about three in the morning.
4. A: Are you a ______ ______ or a ______ ______, Grace?
B: Oh, definitely a ______ ______.
A: Really?
 B: Yeah, I can't _____ ______ before midnight. I usually go to bed around one a.m.
A: Huh. Do you sleep late in the morning?
B: Not really. I usually get up at ______ ______ ______ eight.
5. A: Did you watch the eleven o'clock news last night, Mia?
B: No... I was asleep. I usually go to bed around ten.
A: Ten o'clock? That's pretty early, isn't it?
B: Yeah, well, I'd like to stay up later… but I have to ____ ____ at six a.m. to go to
work.
6. A: Hi, James, what's new?
B: Well, I got a new job a few weeks ago.
A: Really? Congratulations! How do you like it?
B: Well, it's great, except for the hours. I work the ______ ______.
A: Oh, no! When do you sleep?
B: Well, I go to bed at eight in the morning. I sleep all day, and get up at four in the
afternoon.

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1. Peter: Let's see. I ____ __ at five fifteen every morning and go running. Then, after I
have a shower and a quick breakfast, I take the ______ to work. I usually do some
work on the subway. I get to work at seven in the morning, and I usually work until
eight at night. After I get home, I have dinner. Then I read the _________ before
bed. I usually go to bed about eleven o'clock.
2. Amelia: I'm pretty busy these days. I get up early, around six thirty, then have
breakfast – usually ______ and a big cup of tea. Then I take the bus to school.
While I'm on the bus, I usually ______ my friends. Let's see, I have classes from
9:00 until 3:00. After classes, I go home and study for a few hours. Then I have
dinner with my family. After dinner, I play ______ ______ for an hour or so, then
______ with my friends online. Finally, I take a shower, then go to bed — usually
around ten o'clock.
3. Charlie: My routine? Well, I'm looking for a job at the moment, so I don't have
much of a routine. Every day is a little different. But I usually get up around eleven.
Then I go running. After that I have a big lunch — I'm always hungry because I
don't have breakfast. After lunch I play video games for a couple of hours. Then I
go online to look for jobs — but no luck yet! After that I usually watch some TV,
then have dinner. In the evening I usually ______ ______ with friends and play
some more video games. I usually go to bed at one or two in the morning.
 Unit 5: Dates
page 18, CD 1-24 Listening 1
1. A: Have you been here long?
B: No, we ______ a few days ago, on the ______ of the month.
A: And ______ ______ are you _______?
B: We're staying exactly two weeks. We ______ on the 14th.

2. A: ______ did you ______ ______?

B: I arrived on the 4th.
A: ______ you ______ here ______?
B: Until the 13th. Not long enough, really.

3. A: Did you just ______?

B: I arrived on July 2nd.
A: Are you enjoying your _________?
B: Oh, yes. But it's too short. I ______ on the 10th.

4. A: When did you ______?

B: We got in on the 5th.
A: ______ ______ are you ______?
B: We're leaving on the 15th. We're just staying ten days.

5. A: Did you just ______?

B: We got here on the 3rd.
A: And do you plan to stay long?
B: Yes, we're not leaving until the end of the month.
A: The 31st?
B: That's right.

6. A: When did you ______?

B: On the 6th.
A: And when are you leaving?
B: On the 16th.
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1. This is Dr. Costello's office. We're calling to change your ______ ___________ to
August 3rd at 9:30 in the morning. Thank you.
2. Hi, Jack. It's Julia. I'm calling about Nicole's birthday party. It's on July 28th at 8
p.m. ______ ______ ______? I'll call you later.
3. Hello, Jack. This is Aunt Betty. How are you, darling? Listen, I'm coming to town
______ ______ and I'd love to see you. I'm arriving on August the 10th at 11:15 in
the morning. I'll call you from the ______. Bye!
4. Hi, Jack. This is Peter. Listen, I can't play tennis on Saturday. Are you free Sunday
afternoon, July 26th, around three?
5. Hello, Jack. This is Sam. I'll be back from my trip on Tuesday, September 22nd.
Let's meet in my office that Tuesday around 6 p.m., okay? ______ ______ ______.
6. This is Star travel. We've ______ your ______ to New Orleans for ______ ______.
You ______ on August 2nd on flight 101 from Kennedy Airport at 2 p.m.

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1. A: Isn't it your birthday ______ ______, Henry?

B: Hey! It was a month ago.
A: Oh! Sorry! I forgot all about it. So, did you have a big party or something?
B: No. I had to ______ because of the ______ at school.
2. A: Have you had your birthday yet, Eva?
B: No. It's __ ____ ______.
A: Oh, that's right. So what are you planning to do this time?
B: I'm going to New York with my mom and dad.
A: Hey! Fabulous!
3. A: Have you had your birthday yet, Julia?
B: No. It's not 'til ______ ______. Don't forget this time!
A: Don't worry. I won't.
B: I'm planning to have a _________.
4. A: Is your birthday this month or next month, Luke? I can't remember.
B: Oh, it was ___ _______ _____.
A: Really. So, how was it?
B: It was okay, but very quiet. I had a ________ _______ at home.
A: Oh, that sounds nice.
 Unit 6: Jobs
Page 22, CD 1-30 - Listening 1
1. I'm a ____________. I ______ computers. I like my job. It's really interesting. And
I meet lots of interesting people.
2. Yes, I like it a lot. I like ______ in front of lots of people. One day I hope to write a
book about my work.
3. It's an interesting job, and it's good for me because I love ______ and flying. I visit
lots of countries every year. And well — I know it's silly, but I like my ________.
4. It's a good job for me because I like food and I love cooking. Lots of famous people
come to our restaurant, too.
5. ________ is a good job for me. I like helping people — you know, sick people.
6. I like my work because I work ______. It's hard work, but the ______ ______ and it
keeps me in shape.

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1. A: Hi, Ryan.
B: Oh, hi.
A: Are you still working in the bank?
B: Yeah.
2. A: Where are you working now, Bridget?
B: I just started as a ______ in an Italian restaurant. Come and try my food.
A: Sounds great — I'd love to!
3. A: Are you ______ at school, Jake?
B: No, I ________ from college last month.
A: Congratulations! And ______ are you ______ now?
B: Nothing much. I'm tired. I'm taking a long vacation.
4. A: What do you do, Marie?
 B: Me? I'm a ______.
A: How long have you been doing that?
B: For about five years. Do you need a good ________?
A: Well, not yet!
5. A: Are you a __________, Suzanne?
B: Yes, I am.
A: Do you like the people you work with?
B: Well, it's my ______ ______ on the ______, so I'm not sure yet.
6. A: Are you still a tennis instructor, Rose?
B: No, I'm not. I didn't like it.
A: So what ______ you ______ now?
B: Well, I'm trying to ______ a new ______.
7. A: Do you work in an office, Patrick?
B: ____ ________. Now I'm an English teacher. I just had my first class.
A: Really? How was it?
B: It was terrific!
8. A. Are you still working at the __________, Alison?
B: Yeah, but I don't like it. I have to stand all day and I get so tired.
A: I'm sorry to hear that!

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1. A: So how do you like your job, Chris?
B: Well, it was okay at first, but now, after two years, I don't like it.
A: Oh, why is that?
B: It's boring. I do the same thing every day. I'm really ______ ___ it.
A: So why don't you change jobs?
B: I'm __________. I like the ______!
A: Oh, I see. But you should leave if you're not happy.
B: Yeah, maybe I should.
2. A: Do you like teaching children, Alexa?
B: Oh, yes! I love working with ______. They're so much fun.
A: Well, I guess you have the _______ job!
B: Yeah, I like it a lot. There's just one thing I don't like.
A: What's that?
B: The ______ to school. It's too far away. It takes me an hour to drive there every
day.
A: Wow. That must be awful!
B: It is, but the schools that are near me aren't as good.
3. A: How's your new job going, Anna?
B: Good, thanks. I really like it.
A: What do you like best about it?
B: I think it's the people I work with. They are so nice.
A: People ______ ______ the ___________ in the job, don't they?
B: They sure do. The only trouble is, I have to ______ a lot. I'm away from home
about two weeks every month.
A: Yeah, that can be difficult.
B: It is. I hope I won't have to travel so much next year.
4. A: Do you enjoy being a __________, Rachel?
B: Yes, I do like it. I get to meet so many people.
A: Is it hard work?
B: Yes, it can be. I don't like the _____ _______. I'm always really tired when I get
home at night.
A: That's too bad. Why don't you ______?
B: Because I think my ______ is great to work for.
5. A: How long have you been working in a restaurant, Martin?
B: For more than five years.
A: Wow. You must really enjoy it.
B: Oh no, I don't enjoy it at all. It's hard work and pretty ______, too. I'm ____ my
______ all night.
A: Oh, I see.
B: But the ______ are great. I really should find a better job soon, though.
 Unit 7: Favorites
Page 26, CD 1-36 - Listening 1
1. A: Sorry, I can't go out tonight. I'm staying home to watch "The World's Greatest
Talent".
B: Really? Huh. I've never seen that.
A: ______ ________! You have to watch it! Tonight's the ______! Everyone's
going to be watching it!
B: Okay, okay. Maybe I will.
2. A: Isn't she amazing?
B: Yeah, she has a __________ _____.
A: And she writes such great songs.
B: Yeah. She's so creative.
3. A: She's __________.
B: Yeah, she's the best. Did you know she started playing when she was only two
years old?
A: Two? I was still learning to walk at that age!
B: Yeah. And she started playing professionally when she was only 16, and I think
she's ______ something like a hundred ______ in her ____________ _______.
4. A: What are you doing? Studying?
B: Well, sort of. I'm taking a little break. Hey, take a look at this. It's really cool.
You have to ______ past the guards and shoot King Everest to get to the next level.
I only started playing it a few days ago and I've already gotten to the fourth level.
A: _______! Can I have a turn?! I'll bet I can get to the fourth level on my first try!
5. A: Hey, Sam, want to go to Giovanni's tonight?
B: Giovanni's? I don't think I've ever been there.
A: You haven't? They have the best pizza in the world!
B: They do? Well then let's go right now! I'm really hungry.
6. A: Can you change the ______? Let's listen to ninety-seven point nine.
B: Oh, come on, I want to listen to this sports ______ ______. What's so great about
ninety-seven point nine, anyway?
A: Well, they play the top hits — only new stuff.
B: Right. Only the top hits. Don't you get tired of listening to the same ten songs all
day?
A: No, not if they're my favorite songs
Page 27, CD 1-37 - Listening 2
1. This website is great. They have a great ________ — ______, ______, ______...
old, new, international… and it's not as expensive as other sites. I've downloaded
hundreds of songs!
2. This is my favorite _______ because it helps me _____ ____ _________ with my
friends and family. Also I've made lots of new friends. The only problem is that I
spend too much time on it when I should be studying!
3. This site is so much fun! I'm always finding really funny videos. I haven't ______
any of my own ______ yet, though. I'll probably start doing that soon.
4. This is a great ______ for planning vacations. It has lots of terrific information
about interesting places to visit, hotels, and how to get good deals.
5. I hardly ever go to the ______. Why should I? I can buy almost everything I need at
this website. They have a big _______, they deliver quickly, and their prices are the
best on the Internet. Sometimes they offer free shipping, too.
6. I like to know what's happening in the world, so I check out this site every day while
I'm eating breakfast. I also really like the _______ ______ news! I just found out
today that Jeb Hawkes and Alison Romano broke up last week while they were
starring in a movie together.

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1. …and this weekend the country's most ________ _____ was The Terror in August.
It made $20 million dollars. It seems Americans want to be really scared!
2. Spring is here! The Freeville Blue Jays first game of the ______ is always a fun
______ for our town. And this year, Freeville's favorite team is giving away free
baseballs for one night only.
3. ...and what is the favorite ______ of your favorite ______? Star Rocker Clothes, of
course! And next week they're having their once-a-year sale - everything is 50% off!
4. Every girl's new favorite band is the Brady Brothers. Their 2 concerts in Boston sold
out in five minutes, so they've added 2 more shows. Good luck getting tickets!
5. ...and the new favorite ________ in town is Super Burger. Everyone is going there
to try the new menu. Even _________ are going! Get there before it opens at 11:00
or you won't get a table!
6. And for the third week in a row, the most popular _____ _______ in America is The
Island. Everyone seems to love the exciting adventures of Captain Smith. Will you
be watching on Sunday?
 Unit 8: Sports and Exercise
page 30, CD 1-41 - Listening 1
1. A: Do you play sports on weekends, Rita?
B: No, I hate sports.
A: Really? So what do you do on weekends?
B: Uh, I watch my _________ programs on TV.
A: Well, that's not too tiring!
2. A: Do you like sports, Curtis?
B: Sure, I play a lot of sports.
A: So, what sports do you play?
B: Well, everything. _________, __________, ___________ - but my __________
sport is tennis.
A: Oh yeah?
B: Yeah, I play every day after work.
3. A: You're ______ ______ ______, Robert.
B: Thanks.
A: So, how do you do it?
B: Well, I go to the ____ about three times a week, and I ____ for about two hours.
A: Two hours? Are you practicing for the Olympic Games or something?
4. A: How do you ______ ____ ________, Jon?
B: Me? I travel.
A: What do you mean, you travel?
B: Well, I ______ my ______ about 20 miles every weekend.
5. A: Wow! What happened?
B: I went ______.
A: Gee. That looks pretty bad.
B: Yeah.
A: Do you ______ often?
B: No. It was my first time.
6. A: Do you get much exercise, Joe?
B: Yes, I do. I walk a lot.
A: Where?
B: To McDonald's. Yeah, I walk there about four times a week to get a hamburger
and ______.
Page 31, CD 1-42 - Listening 2
1. A: You look like you're in great shape, David.
B: Well, I ___ ___the ______ every day after work, and on Saturdays, too. I love it.
Do you ______ ______?
2. A: Do you play a lot of sports?
B: Yes, I do.
A: Do you like volleyball?
B: Yeah, I ______ ___________ during the week.
A: Want to play with me and my friends tonight?
3. A: You're in good shape, Zach. Do you play a lot of sports?
B: Yes, I do. I love sports. I play _________ on Thursdays, and on Saturdays and
Sundays I play ______.
A: Which one do you like best?
4. A: Do you like playing sports?
B: Nah, _____ _______. I don't like exercising at all. But I do watch a lot of
___________ on TV!
A: You really should get some exercise.
5. A: What kinds of sports do you play?
B: ______ ______. Well, in the summer I enjoy ___________. But I don't do
anything in the winter.
A: Why not?
6. A: So, do you get any exercise?
B: Well, not much. I don't have a lot of free time, but about once a week I walk for
an hour.
A: Oh. Where do you walk?
page 32, CD 1-43 - Listening 3
1. I think exercise is so important to good health. There's a really good ______ ______
near my school. During the week, I ______ ______ there for an hour before school
starts. On weekend, I usually ______ ______ at the gym near my house for a few
hours. I also ______ _________ with some friends from school. It's so much fun!
2. I don't like jogging or doing anything too _________. I prefer taking walks. I like to
take a short walk every day through the park across from my house. Sometimes my
boyfriend goes with me. It's nice to talk and look at the flowers and trees. On
Sunday, I like to ______, but for only about a half hour. I sleep the rest of the
weekend.
3. I am a big ________ _____, but I only watch it on TV. I ______ ______ playing it!
There are great games to watch on weekends. I also enjoy watching tennis. I'd like to
learn someday, but I don't like to sweat. I love ______ and often play with my
younger sister. She's really good at it and usually wins. On weekends, I love to play
video games with some of my friends.
4. I just love to exercise! I like many different sports. Let's see... I like swimming a lot.
I get up very early, around 5 a.m., and ______ for two hours from Monday to Friday.
I also enjoy __________ and play with a group of friends from work every Tuesday
night. And I've also started _________ ______this year. Before playing, I ______ to
warm up.
5. I enjoy exercise, but I don't do it as much as I should. I meet a friend every
Wednesday and we ______ ______. I'm not a very good player, but it's fun and we
usually play for an hour. On weekends, I like to ______ around our neighborhood. I
guess I spend an hour or two doing that. Oh, and I love baseball, but only watching it
while sitting on the couch eating popcorn!
 Unit 9: Locations
page 34, CD 2-2 Listening 1
1. A: Mom, have you seen my _________?
B: I think it's in the living room ______ ______ the TV
2. A: Now where's today's newspaper? I can't find it anywhere.
B: Oh, I was reading it. It's on the sofa, ________ the _________.
3. A: Do you know where the ________ ________ is?
B: Look in the living room. I think I saw it ______ ______ ______ the TV.
A: Oh, yeah.
4. A: Where's my ______ ______? Did Dad borrow it again? I wish he'd ask me.
B: I saw it in your bedroom, ______ your ______.
A: Oh, yeah. That's right.

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1. A: Do you think I should put the _________ ______ next to the ______?
B: No. Not ______ ______ the window. I'd put it in the ______ next to the ______.
It will look nice there.
2. A: Where do you think I should put the ________ ______? Should I put it next to
the ______?
B: I think it will be better in front of the sofa. It'll be more useful there, I think.
3. A: What about the ______ ______? It might be nice next to the window.
B: Yes, next to the window, either ___ ____ _____ or ___ ___ ______.
A: I think I'll put it on the ______.
4. A: Now what about the _________? It's so big!
B: Hmm. What do you think?
A: How about next to the door, _________ the ______?
B: ___ _____ ____ of the door?
5. A: Now I need to find a place for this old chair that my mom gave me.
B: How about over there?
A: You mean ______ ______ ______ the window?
6. A: We still have to find a place for this ______ ______.
B: Yes, where can we put it?
A: How about ______ ______ the sofa, in the ______ near the door?
B: Yes, good. Is that okay now?
7. A: Where is a good place for the TV?
B: How about in the far left corner______ ______ ______ of the window?
A: Yeah, that sounds good. I'll put it there. There. How does it look?
 8. A: What about the dinner table?
B: Maybe we can put the ______ ______ against the wall, ______ from the sofa.
______ the ______ of the wall.
A: ______ from the sofa, ______ the wall. Is that what you mean?

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1. A: Do these magazines go on the __________?
B: Yes. Put them on the bookshelf, please. ______ ______ ______ is fine.
A: Should I put them ______ the __________?
B: Yes, next to the dictionary will be fine.
A: I'd like to read these magazines later. They look interesting.
2. A: What about the ______ ______ for the TV?
B: Put it ______ the TV.
A: There's a magazine there, the TV program guide. Should I put it ______ ______
______ the magazine?
B: That's fine. And ___ me to get a new ____ for the remote when we go downtown.
A: Okay.
3. A: These look like your car keys. Where do you usually keep them?
B: They're my extra apartment keys, actually. Just put them in one of the ________
in the desk.
A: The top two drawers are already full of stuff, so I'll put them in the ______
drawer for you. They'll be inside an empty box.
B: Okay.
4. A: Do you want me to put this baseball cap away?
B: Yeah. Just put it ______ the door.
A: Where? Should I ______ it on the ___________?
B: No, on the ______ behind the door. It will be fine there, thanks.
A: I didn't know you wore a baseball cap.
B: It's not mine. It's my brother's.
5. A: Do you need these glasses?
B: Not right now. I only use them for reading. Do you see the ______ they go in?
A: I don't see it.
B: Oh, never mind. Leave them on the coffee table, next to those ______ __ ______.
A: Okay.
6. A: There's a ______ lying on the floor here.
B: Oh yes, that's my brother's. He leaves his clothes everywhere. It drives me crazy!
A: Should I put it somewhere?
B: Leave it on the chair. He always sits there.
A: Okay. The chair ______ ______ the window?
B: That's right.
 Unit 10: The Family
Page 38, CD 2-8 - Listening 1
1. A: That's me in the ________. That's B: Is your daughter ________ than
my ______ ______, Megan, on the your son?
______. She's in her second year of A: Yes, much younger. He's 24.
college. And that's my ______, on the B: How old is your daughter?
______. He just finished high school. A: She's 12.
B: Oh, he's handsome. B: That's a big difference.
2. A: That's me in the ______. 5. A: These are my parents and that's my
B: Who are the other two? ___________ on the ______.
A: Those are my brothers, Nigel and B: How old is she?
Trevor. They're ______. A: She's 80.
B: How old are they? B: She ______ ______ ______80.
A: They're fifteen. 6. A: This is my ______ with my
3. A: That's me and my ________. ______, my __________, my sister,
B: Boy! You ______ just ______ your and my ______.
dad. B: Which one is your mother?
A: No, I don't. A: The one all the way on the ______.
4. A: This is a picture of my ______ and B: Oh, yes.
______.
page 39, CD 2-9 - Listening 2
1. A: Do you have any brothers and 3. A: Do you have any brothers or
sisters, Natalie? sisters, Ben?
B: No brothers. I ______ I did. But I B: Just one – my sister, Anna.
have three sisters. A: Is she ______ than you?
A: Really! B: Yes, she is. She always _________
B: Yeah. And I'm the __________. me _________!
A: Poor you! 4. A: Tell me about your family, Rosie.
2. A: Tell me about your family, Abby. B: Well, I come from quite a big
B: Well, I have one brother - he's family. I have two ______, both of
______ than me. them ______ than me.
A: What does he do? A: Really? Do you have any sisters?
B: He's a student. And I have two B: Yeah. I have one ______ and one
younger sisters. ______ sister.
A: Wow. You have a big family.
 A: You're lucky. I wish I came from a B: No, I'm an ______ ______. It's just
big family. me and my parents.
5. A: Do you come from a big family,
Tim?

page 40, CD 2-10 - Listening 3

1. Both of my parents are taller than me. My dad is pretty tall, but my brother is even
taller than my dad. Together they ______ ______ a basketball team! My sister and I
are the short ones in the family.

2. My brother isn't interested in music at all. He's ______ cars, like my dad. But I'm not
interested in cars. I play the guitar and the piano. I guess I love music because of my
mum. She sings beautifully. She plays the piano really well, too.

3. I love animals. I keep a couple of ______ in a big ______ in my room. I love taking
photographs of ______ birds when I'm in the ____________. My dad and I often go
away for the weekend and we have a great time ______. My sister thinks I'm crazy.
When my sister has ____ _____, she loves to play cards. I can't stand card games.

4. I enjoy reading. I read a lot of books and I love going to the ______. My dad likes
outdoor things. He's really into sports and swimming, and he always tells me I should
get more interested in sports. But mom tells me that reading is the best way to learn.
She always gives me books that she's been reading.

5. I'm very interested in computers. I'm always teaching myself new computer
programs and I have a lot of great ______. My brother and I spend all our ______
______ in computer stores and online. My sister is more interested in the arts. She
likes music and she loves to read. She hates computers!

6. I love traveling. My mother and I go to a different place every year. Both of us love
to learn new things about cultures. My father never goes with us because he hates
flying. My older sister is in college, so she stays home and studies while we're away.
Sometimes I wish my sister and my father would travel with us because I miss them.
 Unit 11: Entertainment
page 42, CD 2-13 - Listening 1
1. A: So do you think we should go and see it?
B: Yes, I think so. I hear it's very good. My friend said the story is great.
A: Yeah... I've heard it's full of ______.
2. A: What's the weather going to be like on Saturday?
B: Hot and sunny.
A: Oh, good, so let's go then. It'll be perfect for swimming.
B: Yeah. But I just want to lie on the ______ and sleep.
3. A: What time is the game?
B: It's at two o'clock.
A: Great. Are you playing?
B: Sure.
4. A: What do you want to do this weekend?
B: I don't know. What do you want to do?
A: I don't know.
B: Hey, I know. Let's get the guys and go ____________.
A: Okay.
5. A: What do you need to buy?
B: Well, I need some new jeans.
A: And I need some shirts.
B: Okay. Let's go on Saturday afternoon.
6. A: Want to come with me on Saturday? I don't think it'll be too hot. It's great
exercise.
B: Okay. I'll pack a lunch. Maybe we can ______ to the ______ and have a ______.
A: Great idea.
Page 43, CD 2-14 Listening 2
1. A: Hello.
B: Hi, Emma. This is Nate.
A: Hi, Nate. How's it going?
B: Pretty good, thanks. Hey, would you like to go to a ______ on Friday night?
A: A movie? _____. I think I'm ____ Friday night. What movie do you want to see?
2. A: Hello.
B: Hi, Anne. This is Mary.
A: Oh, hi, Mary. How are you?
B: Great. Look, I'm calling about the weekend. I'm having a party.
A: A party. That sounds fun. When?
B: On Saturday night.
A: Saturday night is ______ ______ ______.
B: Great.
3. A: Hello.
B: Hello, Rachel. This is Jake.
A: Oh, hi Jake.
B: I'm calling about Friday night. Are you doing anything?
A: I don't think so.
B: Great. How about _________ _________ with me?
A: Dancing? Sure. Thanks. You know I love to dance. What time?
4. A: Hello.
B: Hi, Anne. This is Michael.
A: Hi, Michael. What's up?
B: There's a soccer game on Sunday afternoon.
A: A soccer game?
B: Yeah. Would you like to go?
A: Oh, sorry. I'm not ______ on Sunday.
B: Oh, well, ______ ______ ______, maybe.
5. A: Hello.
B: Hi, Jack. This is Kate.
A: Oh, hi Kate.
B: Hey, there's a good movie on TV tonight. Do you want to come over and watch it
with me?
A: Oh, I'd love to, ______ I can't tonight. I have too much work to do.
Page 44, CD 2-15 Listening 3
1. A: Josh, would you like to ______ ______ ______ ______ Thursday?
B: Thursday? Oh, ____ ____ ____, but I have to meet my sister for dinner.
A: Oh, well, some other time, then.
B: Sure.
2. A: Melissa, would you like to ______ ______ ______ on Saturday?
B: That ______ ______. What time?
A: At 9:30?
B: All right.
3. A: Hey, Jack, let's ______ ______ ______ after class on Monday.
B: Oh, sorry. I have to go ____________. I have an ____________.
A: Oh, okay.
4. A: Olivia, do you want to come over to my house for dinner Wednesday?
B: Thanks, ___ _____ ____. What time?
A: Around 6:30.
B: Okay. See you then.
5. A: Hey, Adam, let's play tennis on Sunday afternoon.
B: Sunday afternoon? I can't. I'm going away for the weekend. Maybe ______
______ ______?
A Sure.
6. A: Hey, Jen. I'm going shopping Friday night. I need a new dress. Want to come?
B: Friday night? Okay, I'm not doing anything special.
A: Good. Let's go after work.
B: Fine.
 Unit 12: Prices
Page 46, CD 2 -19 Listening 1
1. A: Can I help you? A: $36.95. Well, maybe I don't really
B: Yes, how much are these ______? need a tie. Thanks, anyway.
A: They're ______ ______. Let's 4. A: These shorts are nice, aren't they?
see...They're $55. B: Yes, and they're only $26.95. Do
B: Uh-huh. you want to take them?
A: Do you want to ______ them A: Yeah, I think I will.
______? 5. A: How much are these ______?
B: No, thanks. B: They're only $14.25.
2. A: How much is this computer? A: They're nice. ______ ______ them.
B: It's ______ ______ for $1,899. B: Okay.
A: $1,899! 6. A: That ______ looks interesting.
B: Do you want to buy it? How much is it?
A: That's okay. I'm ______ ______. B: It's ______ ______. It was $145,
3. A: This tie isn't bad. How much is it? but now it's only $125.
B: It's $36.95. A: Hmm. Well, I'll think about it.

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1. Let's see. Soup. That's two for a dollar. And a bottle of ________—$6.50. So that
comes to $7.50 and your ______ is $12.50.
2. Okay, now- let me see what you've got. The ______ - a good one, one of my favorite
movies - is $22.95, and the batteries are ______ ______for $4.95. So, let me see. ...
That comes to $27.90. So here's your ______, two dollars and ten cents.
3. Yes, can I help you? Okay. Let's see. The _________ are $1.50, and the magazines
will cost another...$8.15. Yes, so that's, let me see, $9.65, right? Here's your ______,
$10.35.
4. So you're taking the T-shirt—nice choice. The color looks good on you. Okay, that's
$8.95, then the socks. They're another $3.20, so that's $12.15, and ______ your
______, $7.85.
5. Mmm, I like chocolates, too. Okay, that's $9.50 for the chocolates. And chocolate
chip cookies, too. Mmm. You really do like chocolate. The cookies are $2.99. So
that's $12.49. And here's your change, $7.51.
6. Is this all? Okay. Let's see. Now the magazines are $6.25. And you're taking the
book? That's $12.00. So that comes to $18.25 ______. ______And here's your
change. That's a dollar seventy-five.
page 48, CD 2-21 - Listening 3
1. I could never buy a car at home because we pay a very ______ ______ on cars. Only
______ people can really ______ to buy a car at home. Here in the U.S., I drive a
nice new car and I can easily afford it. You don't have to be rich to own a car, which
is great.
2. At home it only costs about $300 a month to ______ a nice apartment. That's what I
used to pay for a four-room apartment in a good neighborhood. Here in the U.S., I
pay more than ______ ______ for a much smaller apartment, and it's not in a very
nice neighborhood.
3. I bought a lot of clothes in my country before I moved to the U.S. because everyone
told me how expensive American clothing is. I was kind of surprised that I could get
nice clothes here for very ____________ prices. In fact, it costs me less for clothes
here than it used to cost me at home.
4. In my country, not a lot of people travel by plane because it costs more than most
people can ______. But the U.S. is such a big country and the ____________ is
large, so you have a lot of people traveling by plane. That's what ______ ______
______ ______. That means I can afford to fly here and I do it all the time. I couldn't
do that at home.
5. Most people send their children to ______ ______ at home because the
____________ are not very good. You have to pay a lot to do that, so it's a big
______ for many people. Public schools are better in the U.S., and they're free, so
most people here send their children to public schools.
6. Here in the U.S. you need to have ______ ____________ because it costs a lot to see
a doctor or to enter a ______. At home, you don't have to pay much to see a doctor
or go to a hospital because most of the ______ and hospitals are run by the
government.
 Unit 13: Restaurants
Page 50, CD 2-24 Listening 1
1. A: Are you ready to ______?
B: Yes, I'd like to start with the salad, please.
A: Okay. what would you like for your ______ ______?
B: Hmm. I'll have the ___________. Is it good?
A: I've never tried it. Anything to drink?
B: Tea, please.
A: And how about ______?
B: Not today, thanks.
2. A: Hi there. What can I get you today?
B: Well, let me see. I'll just have some ______ and a ______.
A: Sure. Soup and salad. Our special today is ______ fish, and that comes with
_________ or ______.
B: No, thanks. Not today. I'm not very hungry. But I would like some chocolate
______ ______ for dessert.
A: Sure. Anything to ______?
B: ______, and some water, please.
3. A: Hi! Have you decided yet?
B: Is the beef ____________very ______?
A: Yes, it's pretty hot.
B: Hmm. I think I'll have a hamburger then. And a glass of milk.
A: Anything for dessert? The ____________ is excellent.
B: No, thanks.
Page 51, CD 2-25 - Listening 2
1. A: There you are, sir. Two ______ of pizza and a large cola.
B: Thank you. Hmm.
C: How does it look?
B: Okay, I guess, but I think I should have ordered three or four ______. These
slices are much smaller than I expected.
2. A: And here's your order. ______ with french ______ and coffee.
B: Thanks. I can't wait to eat. I'm _________.
C: It looks okay. How is it?
B: Let me try. Oh, just perfect.
3. A: Sorry to keep you waiting. One order of ______ ______ with ________.
B: Thanks. Oh my! This ______ looks pretty ______.
C: Really. How does it taste?
B: I'm afraid it's not very fresh______. I think it must have been ______.
C: Let's send it back.
4. A: There's your order, ma'am. ______, ______, and ______.
B: Oh. But you told me today's ____________ was broccoli.
C: You don't like peas, do you?
B: No, I don't. I hate peas!
5. A: And here's your dessert. Chocolate ______ and a large cola.
B: Great.
C: Wow. That ______ looks good. I wish I had ordered it.
B: Do you want to try it? It's ____________.
C: Just a taste. Mmm. Fabulous.
6. A: Did you order the ____________?
B: That's right.
A: Good. Here you are. And here's your ______.
B: Thanks. I don't think I made a very good choice.
C: Really?
B: Yeah. I think I can make better spaghetti than this.
Page 52, CD 2-26 - Listening 3
1. I went to a new ______ restaurant last night that opened near my house. I love trying
new places. To start the meal, I had an interesting ___________. It Was some kind
of ________ with a spicy sauce on it... Mmm! The ______ ______, of course, was
steak. It was very small and a little ______, though. However, the vegetables were
great - nice and fresh, but not too ______. The final thing was the best - the dessert!
It was ______ ______with a lot of ice cream on it. I know that I shouldn't eat so
many sweets, but it was delicious!
2. Have you ever tried that seafood restaurant on Main Street? You should - it's great! I
go there often. In fact, I went there last weekend. To begin, I had a ______. It was
nice and fresh with a great ______ ________. My main dish was a ______ that I had
never tried. I really enjoyed the spices it was cooked in. The vegetables were good -
very ______ and ______. For dessert, I had chocolate cake. It's usually very
delicious, but this time, it was much too sweet. I couldn't eat more than two bites!
That's okay, though, because I 'm ____ ___ _____.
3. My new girlfriend took me to a Chinese restaurant in her neighborhood the other
night. It was pretty good. First we had some ______ ______. They were the best I
had ever tasted. Then we ordered the beef and pepper ________. It came in a very
interesting sauce - spicy, but not too spicy. We also ordered the ______ __________,
but they were ______. They were really too soft. The dessert was a big bowl of fresh
fruit. Some of the fruit I had never seen. It was fantastic – and so was my date!
4. For lunch, my co-worker and I went to a nice little French restaurant near our office.
He didn't feel like eating much, so he just had a small salad. I had a large meal,
though. First, I had the onion soup, but it was much too ______. For my main dish, I
had a piece of pork. It was too ______ and had no taste. The vegetables were perfect,
though - broccoli and peas. Those are my favorites. Finally, I had a large bowl of
__________ ________. It was just like the chocolate mousse I had in France during
my last vacation - very ______ and ______. I think I'll have it next time, too.
 Unit 14: Small Talk
Page 54, CD 2-29 - Listening 1
1. Oh, hello, Michael. I haven't seen you ______ ______. How is everything with you
these days?
2. It's been great seeing you again. Gee, look at the time. I've ______ ______ ______.
______ ______ ______ ______.
3. How are you, anyway? It's so ____ __ ____ ____. What have you been doing lately?
4. It's been really ______ talking to you. Let's ______ ______ again soon, okay?
5. Oh, hi. I've been thinking about you. I haven't ______ you in such a ______ ______.
______ ____________?
6. Where have you been? It's been ages. How's it going with you?
7. Listen. I ______ to ______ you again ______. Let's have lunch sometime, okay?
8. ______ ______ _____ _____? And how's your family? It's so nice to see you again.

Page 55, CD 2-30 - Listening 2

1. A: Hey, how's it going? Are you 5. A: I think I'll get something to eat. The
enjoying the party? food looks good. Can I get you
B: Yes, I am. The people here are something?
really nice. B: No, I'm not hungry right now,
A: Really. Everyone is so friendly. thanks.
2. A: Hi, Tim. ______ ______? A: Okay, _____ _____ _____ _____.
B: Everything's fine, thanks. 6. A: Hey, hi. I've been thinking about
A: Hey, hear that? That's Taylor Swift. you. I haven't seen you ______ _____.
Isn't she great? Did you have a good ______?
B: Yes, she's really good. B: Yeah, it was great. I took a train
3. A: Who's that over there? Have you across Canada. Then I drove to
met her? Disneyland.
B: No, I haven't met her before. But I A: Wow! That's great.
think I will now. Nice talking to you. 7. A: Hey, great to see you. How have
4. A: So, how are you, anyway? you been?
B: Okay. Not too bad. B: Fine, thanks.
A: How's everything at work? A: How are your parents?
B: Fine, but I'm very busy. I have to B: Oh, Mom and Dad are fine, thanks.
______ ______ nearly every night. Mom just started a new job.
A: Oh, really?
8. A: Hi. ______ ______ ______ A: Do you know everyone here?
______? B: Yeah, almost everyone.
B: Oh, fine, thanks.

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1. A: Hey, I was just talking to Molly. Did you know she's ______ the _________?
B: Really? ______ ____________!
A: Yeah, she's decided to change jobs. She wants to become an airline pilot.
B. An airline pilot? Wow. That's a _________.
2. A: I'm really excited about the rock ______ next week. I'm glad I got my tickets
early, because I heard that all the tickets had been sold.
B: I heard that, too. I'm __________ ________to the concert. It should be great!
3. A: I got a really cool present for my birthday.
B: Oh yeah? What is it?
A: My parents gave me a bird - a yellow canary. She's so cute. I've always wanted a
bird. I love when they sing.
B: That's awesome. So what are you going to call her?
A: Polly.
4. A: Oh, hey, Claire just texted me. She says she's sick. That's why she's not here
tonight.
B: Yeah. I spoke to her dad this morning, and he said she has a ______ ______
______ of the flu. She's had it for about a week.
A: Sometimes it takes a long time to ______ ______ the flu. Claire has been sick a
couple of times this year.
B: I know. It's too bad.
5. A: That guy over there just moved here from Canada. I was talking to him a while
ago. He's really interesting. He's an actor and he's already ________ in a couple of
movies.
B: Yeah, so he was telling me. He mentioned the names of his movies, but I haven't
seen any of them.
A: Maybe one day he'll ______ a ______ ______.
6. A: There's a really interesting ____________ at the museum this month. It's all
about Walt Disney and the story of how he started making cartoons.
B: Is that right? I haven't been to the museum for a long time.
A: You should go and take a look at it. I'm sure you'll find it really interesting.
B: I think I will. Thanks for letting me know.
 Unit 15: Vacations
Page 58, CD 2-34 - Listening 1
1. A: Did you have a good vacation? 5. A: When did you get back from your
B: ______ ______. I decided not to trip?
___ ______. I just ____ _____ and B: Last week.
watched TV. A: So did you go to the beach?
A: You call that a vacation? B: Not this time. I rented a house in
2. A: How was your vacation? the country. It was really ______ and
B: ______. ________. And really boring! And the
A: Where did you go? birds woke me up at six o'clock every
B: I went to Hawaii. morning.
A: And? 6. A: What did you do on your vacation?
B: Well, I went for the ________, but Did you ______ ______?
it rained every day! So I couldn't ___ B: No, I went skiing.
__ ____. A: Really. Did you have a good time?
A: Hey. That's tough! B: It was great - until I broke my leg!
3. A: How was your vacation? 7. A: How was your vacation?
B: Very ____________. B: Vacation? Oh, that!
A: Oh, what did you do? A: Did you go to the beach?
B: Nothing. I ______ ______ and B: No, I had to stay home and study
helped my father fix his car. for my exam.
A: Oh, no! A: Sounds ______.
4. A: Did you do anything interesting on B: It was. And I failed the exam!
your vacation? 8. A: Did you go to California for your
B: Mmm. Well, I went _____ ____ vacation?
___ ______ for a few days. I visited B: No, I went to Nevada.
my brother and his family. A: To Las Vegas?
A: Did you have a nice time? B: Yeah, Las Vegas.
B: It was ______. The kids were A: That's great. How was it?
fighting all the time. B: It was all right until I spent all my
money!
Page 59, CD 2-35 - Listening 2
1. A: Did you have a nice vacation?
B: It was nothing special. The weather was ________.
A: That's too bad.
2. A: Did you enjoy your trip to Vancouver?
B: Yeah, it was ________. The people are so nice.
3. A: How was your ski trip?
B: ______.
A: Why?
B: There was no snow!
4. A: So how was your trip to France?
B: Very _________. It was so ______ everywhere. We couldn't even get a hotel room.
A: That's too bad. You should never go in July.
B: Now you tell me!
5. A: When did you get back from the beach?
B: Last weekend. I had a _____ time. I swam every day and I learned how to windsurf.
A: Great!
6. A: Did you have a nice vacation?
B: It was ______. The food was ______. And the hotel wasn't clean at all.
A: Oh, that's too bad.
7. A: So how was your trip to Thailand?
B: I had a _________ time. The shopping was fantastic. And the people were great.
A: Sounds like you had fun.
B: I did.
8. A: Did you have a great vacation?
B: Really great! But it was too short.
A: Really. How long was it?
B: Only a month.
A: A month! You're lucky!
Page 60 - CD 2 – 36 – Listening 3
1. A: Is this you?
B: Yes, it is.
A: Wow! It looks really fun, but hard. How do you ______ ______ them?
B: In the beginning, you don't. You ______ ______ all the time. But you learn pretty
quickly. I had a wonderful time.
2. A: What are you doing here?
B: My friends and I went camping. It was really great. But it got very cold at night.
This is how we ______ ______.
3. A: What did you do?
B: Oh, I went ____________ and visited all the _________.
A: Oh, that sounds interesting.
B: Actually, it was ______ ____________. I hate museums.
4. A: Oh, this must have been a wonderful vacation.
B: Yes, it was ______. The weather was perfect. And the water was so clear.
A: Wow. Look at you. You're all red.
B: Yes, I got a terrible ______.
5. A: What are you doing here?
B: Oh, I took a cooking course in Italy.
A: Terrific. So what can you make now?
B: Spaghetti and meatballs!
6. A: Did you travel the whole way in this?
B: Yes, we did. It was really very comfortable to travel in. We slept in it, too.
 Unit 16: Apartment Living
page 62, CD 2-40 - Listening 1
1. A: What's your ____________ like, 3. A: Do you like your apartment, Joe?
Ken? B: Not really. It's very ______.
B: It's ____________, but it's pretty A: Really?
______. There's only one room. B: Yeah, there's just one b______ and
A: Really? Don't you have a a ______ ______.
________? A: That isn't so small. How many
B: No, I sleep in the ______ ______. people live with you?
A: What about your cat? B: Seven!
B: She sleeps in the living room, too! A: Seven! Wow!
Right next to me. 4. A: Do you live with your sister, Ellen?
2. A: What's your new apartment like, B: Yes, I do.
Celia? A: What's your place like?
B: It's really big. I love it. B: It's nice. There are two
A: How many rooms does it have? __________, a big one and a small
B: Lots. It's got two bedrooms, a one.
living room, and a ______ ______ and A: That's great.
_________. B: Yes, but I have the small one.
A: Sounds great. So, when can I come A: Oh.
and stay with you?

Page 63, CD 2-41 Listening 2

1. A: Does the ______ have everything you need, like a ______ and a ____________?
B: There's a stove, but not a refrigerator. I need to buy one.
2. A: You don't have a bed in your bedroom?
B: well, I have a TV. But for now, I only have a ____________ on the floor.
A: Really?
3. A: We don't have much ______ yet. We don't even have a ____ in the living room.
B: Hey. I've one I can sell you.
A: Really? Great.
4. A: The bathroom is very small. There's just a ______ and a ______.
B: You can come and ______ ___ ______at my place any time.
A: Thanks, I probably will.
Page 64, CD 2-42 - Listening 3
1. The ________ looks really good in the living room. And the TV is just fine.
When I find an ______ ______, I'm going to put it in the bookshelf. I don't have
an MP3 player now because I want to find a ______ one. I'm going to ______
______the sales next week. I have a ______ ______, but I still need a sofa. Now
I have to sit at the dinner table to watch TV. My living room is small, so I want a
small sofa.

2. If you have an old bookshelf you aren't using, I'd be really happy to buy it! I
haven't been able to ______ one that is the right size. All the ones I looked at
were too big. Right now there are books ______ ______ the ______ and the sofa.
But I ________ to ______ ____ a TV and MP3 player at a moving sale last
weekend. I still need to find a dinner table. All the ones I looked at in the stores
were too expensive.

3. I was thinking about getting a bookshelf, but I don't have many books yet, so I
guess I can wait. I was lucky. I got a really cheap used TV the other day. It only
cost $50 and it works really well. It's nice to have something to watch. Right now
I don't have enough money to buy an ______ ______. The dinner table is very
nice and big enough for six people. I bought a ______ sofa, too. It's really
comfortable. The bookshelf is good, though it's probably a little too big for the
______ ______. I need a TV, but I'm waiting for the new models. I have a good
MP3 player. So that's good. However, I still haven't bought a ______ ______. I
saw a great one last week. The sales clerk said that they're having a big sale next
week, so I'm waiting for that. For now, I'm eating my meals while sitting on the
sofa.
 Unit 17: Hopes and Plans
Page 66, CD 3-2 – Listening 1
1. A: I hope to be ______ someday
B: Really? Famous for what?
A: Oh, it doesn't really matter. Maybe I'll be a ______, or an ______… or maybe a
____________ baseball player.
B: Well, good luck!

2. A: I don't care about ______ a lot of ______. I just want to have a job that I love.
B: Really? What kind of work do you want to do?
A: I'm not sure yet. Maybe be a ______. But I want to be look forward to going to
work every day.

3. A: I love children. I hope to have a big family.

B: Oh? How many children do you want to have?
A: Oh, maybe four or five.
B: Four or five? ______ ______ ______ ______!

4. A: I've always ______ ______ learning to ______.

B: Surf? Isn't surfing difficult? And _________?
A: Well, yeah, but I've heard it's lots of fun. I really want to try it.
B: Okay, okay. But maybe you should learn to swim first.
A: Yeah, I guess so.

5. A: I really hope to ___________ from college.

B: That's great. What college do you want to go to?
A: Oh, I'm still in high school. I'm studying for my exams at the moment.
B: Oh. Well, study hard. And good luck!

6. A: My dream is to have a big house someday.

B: Really?
A: Yeah. I want four bedrooms, a big ______, a 3-car ______, a ______
B: Hey, sounds nice. Can I come visit?
page 67, CD 3-3 Listening 2
1. Well, ____________ this summer I'm going to study for my exams. I'd like to take
a vacation, but this is my last summer for studying... my exams are next spring.
Next summer I can have fun!

2. I'm going to try to get a ____________ job. I think I might work at a ______
______ or a movie theater. I wish I could just relax this summer, but I really need
to make money.

3. I'm going to visit my grandparents this summer. I haven't seen them for a few years,
and it'll be great to ______ ______ with them. I'll miss my friends, but I know we'll
text all the time as usual!

4. I'm going to study Spanish in Spain this summer. I'm going to live with a Spanish
family, so I'll have to speak Spanish all the time. I'm kind of ______, but really
______. I hope to make lots of new friends and improve my Spanish!

5. Actually, I don't have big plans for the summer. I'll probably just hang around at
home and play video games and sleep a lot. I'm always studying during the school
year, and I had a job last summer, so it'll be nice to just relax and ______ ______
______ for a change.

6. I'm going to spend most of the summer ____________ for my little sister. My
parents both have to travel a lot for work, and my sister is too young to stay home
by herself. It's not really fair; I'd rather ______ ______ with my friends.

page 68, CD 3-4 - Listening 3

1. A: So, Jake, any plans for after you ________?
B: Well, I don't think I want to get a job ______ ______. I might want to ______.
A: Really? Where do you want to go?
B: Well, it would be great to go to Africa... and maybe South America. Oh, and
China.
A: Wow!
B: But I'll have to make some money first, I guess... maybe get a job…
2. A: What are you doing after you graduate, Libby?
B: I'm going to ______ ______.
A: You're kidding. . . more school?
B: Yeah, it'll take six years to get my ______ ______.
A: Well, good for you. I know you'll be a great doctor.

3. A: What are you going to do after you graduate, Mary?

B: I might try to find my own apartment.
A: Where do you want to live?
B: I'm not sure. I want to live near my family, but I ______ ______ living close to
the beach.
A: That's a hard decision.
B: It will probably be difficult to find an apartment by the beach.

4. A: What are you going to do after you graduate, Matt?

B: I'm going to be an ______. I'm moving to Hollywood next week!
A: Do you have an acting job already?
B: Oh, that's going to be a surprise!

5. A: What are you planning to do after graduation, Zach?

B: I'm _________ _________!
A: Really! That's exciting! You and Eva are such a perfect couple!
B: Eva? We broke up last year! I'm marrying my new girlfriend, Elizabeth.
A: Wow! Things change fast!

6. A: I can't believe we're graduating next week.

B: Neither can I. So, what are you going to do next, Kristin?
A: I have no idea. I've been looking for a job, but haven't had any luck.
B: What kind of job do you want?
A: Oh, just about anything. I don't know...
 Unit 18: The Weather
Page 70, CD 3-7 - Listening 1
1. And here is today's __________ ________ for the international traveler. Let's start
with Beijing. It will be a ______ day in Beijing today, and ______. The low will be
zero and the ______ will be 6 degrees.
2. Mexico City will be ______ and ______, with a ______ of 23 degrees Centigrade and
a ______ of 28.
3. Tokyo is expecting ______ weather with ______ ______. The low will be 4 degrees
and the high 12.
4. New York is going to have a ______ day. It will be very ______ with a low of minus
10 and a high of zero.
5. In Taipei it will be ______, ______, and ______ today. The low will be 20 degrees
and the high will be 30.
6. ______ another ______, ______ day in Los Angeles - still no rain in the forecast. The
low will be 80 degrees and the high 95.

page 71, CD 3-8 Listening 2

1. A: Are you going out?
B: Yes. Later. What's the weather like outside?
A: Not very nice. ______ and ______. I think it's going to ______ later.
B: Oh, really? It was ______ this morning.
2. A: Let's go out for a walk. It's so nice and ______.
B: Yes, it is. Not a cloud in the sky. Just let me ______ this ______.
3. A: Are you going out in this ______?
B: Yes, I have to go downtown.
A: Well, ______ something ______. It's really cold outside.
4. A: Is it ______ outside?
B: Not really. It's raining a little, but it's still nice.
5. A: It's really ______ and ______ today.
B: It sure is. It must be at least 95 degrees out there!
A: I think I'll go to the ______ for a ______.
6. A: Oh, look. It's ________.
B: Great. Let's get our things and have a ______ ______.
A: ______ ______! It's too cold for me.
B: Come on. There's no wind. It'll be nice.
page 72, CD 3-9 Listening 1
1. A: How's the weather?
B: The temperature is going _______, and it's turned very _______. I think it's going
to rain a lot tonight.

2. A: How's the weather now?

B: It's much ___________ now than it was this morning. And the _____ has stopped,
too. I think I'll go out for a walk.

3. A: Is it nice outside?
B: It was nice when I got up this morning, but now the sky is very dark. I think it's
going to _______.

4. A: What's it like outside?

B: It's getting very _______ now. I don't think it's a good idea to go out. I think we're
going to have a bad _______.

5. A: Is it a nice day today?

B: It's much nicer now. It was so cold and windy this morning, but it's really nice
outside now. And it's ________ ________, too.

6. A: What's it like outside today?

B: It was ___ and ____ earlier, but now it's stopped raining and the sun is coming out.

7. A: What's the weather like?

B: It was terrible this morning when I woke up - very ________ and ________. I'm
glad it's getting ________ now.

8. A: Is it still ________?
B: It sure is. We're going to have a really bad ___________. Let's not go out today.
 Unit 19: Shopping
Page 74, CD 3-12 Listening 1
1. A: I think these are too big. Do you A: Just what I need. I'll take it.
have a smaller ________? 4. A: Are these ________?
B: Yes, we do. What size are those? B: Yes, they are.
A: These are 9 ½. A: They look delicious.
B: Let me find a smaller ________. B: Why don't you try one?
Um - much smaller. A: Really? Okay. Mmm. These are
2. A: How much is this? good.
B: It's $399. 5. A: I think this one is fine. It'll be great
A: $399. That's very expensive. for the beach. What do you think?
B: It does ______ very _____ ___ you. B: Yes, it's a great color on you.
A: Thank you. 6. A: Excuse me, do you know if this
B: Actually, it may be ___ _____ soon. ________ is on sale?
A: Okay. I'll check back next week. B: Yes, it's buy one, get one for half
3. A: Oh, I haven't read this. Is it good? price.
B: I think so. A: Oh, that's a ________ ________.
A: Is it a ________? Thanks.
B: Well. Actually I haven't read it, but I
think so.

Page 75, CD 3-13 - Listening 2

1. A: Could I help you with anything B: They really are nice. How much is
today, madam? this one?
B: Well. I really like this blouse. Do you A: It's $2,500. Would you like to buy it?
have it in another ________? B: No, thanks. It's too expensive for me.
A: Yes, we do. 4. A: Need any help this morning?
B: Great! I'll take it, then. B: No, I'm just ________ ________ for
2. A: Do you need any help, sir? some gift ideas, thanks.
B: Yes, actually, I do. These are a 5. A: Those are really nice dresses.
________ and they're too ________. Do B: Yes, they certainly are. I love the
you have a medium? ________. Do you have one in a size
A: Yes 12?
B: Great! I'll take them. A: Yes, we do. Would you like to take
3. A: These are the most beautiful it?
________ in the ________. B: Yes, please.
6. A: Do you need any help? B: Oh, I'm not sure what I want. I'll just
B: Yes. I want to buy a shirt for my ________ ________ for a while, thanks.
husband. Do you have anything in 8. A: May I help you with anything, or are
________? you just looking?
A: Yes, we do. Look at these. B: I'd like these green ________
B: They're perfect! I'll buy the gray one. ________, please. Do you have them in
7. A: Good afternoon, ma'am. Can I help a large?
you find anything? A: I'm afraid we don't.
B: Oh, that's too bad.

Page 76, CD 3-14 Listening 3

1. A: Can I try on that shirt, please? B: Actually, anyone can wear it. It's not
B: This one? just for a man.
A: No, not the one with the ________ A: Hmm. It's nice.
________. The other one. 4. A: I love that ______.
B: Here you are. B: I'm not ________ ________
A: Thanks. Can this be ________ ________ myself.
________, by the way? A: No, no - the pink and white one.
B: No, it's ________, so you should B: Oh. I don't like that, either.
________ it. It's not a good idea to A: It's kind of fun. It's for my brother's
______ it by ________ or birthday. He likes things that are a little
_____________ it. different.
2. A: I'd like to buy some ________.
B: Which ones? These big ones? 5. A: Can I see that blouse?
A: No, those are too big. Do you have B: The one without the ________?
any smaller ones? A: No, the other one.
B: How about these? B: Here you are.
A: Yes, they look like a better size. Can A: What ________ is this? Is it
they be used for _____ ________letters? ________?
B: No. These are meant for ________ B: I think it's a ________ and cotton
________. ________.
3. A: Can I see that watch, please? 6. A: I'd like to get some apples.
B: The one with the ________ B: How about these big ones?
________? A: I don't think they're very sweet. The
A: No. The one with the ________ smaller ones are usually sweeter.
________. Is this a man's watch? I'm B: Okay. let's ________ ________
looking for a gift for my girlfriend. ________these small ones.
 Unit 20: Describing Things
Page 78, CD 3-17 - Listening 1
1. A: Hello. City Taxi.
B: Yes, I ________ a computer ________ in a taxi coming back from the airport.
A: Can you describe it?
B: Yes, it's brown ________, with the ________ PWD on it.
2. A: Hello. City Taxi.
B: Hello, has anyone _______ ___ a ________ ________? I ________ one in a taxi
about an hour ago.
A: Can you describe it?
B: Yes, it's a wide bag with thin blue and brown ________.
3. A: Hello.
B: Is this City Taxi?
A: Yes, it is.
B: I'm calling about a ________. I think I left it in a taxi this morning. It's a black
wallet. It had all my ________ ________ in it.
A: Oh, dear.
4. A: Hello. City Taxi.
B: Hello. I left a pair of glasses in a taxi this morning.
A: Sunglasses? Black ________ with ________ on them?
B: No. No, they're regular glasses. They were in a brown ________ ________. I can't
see a thing without them.
A: Sorry. They're not here.

Page 79, CD 3-18 - Listening 2

1. I wear it instead of sunglasses because ___________ make me look so stupid. I always
wear it when it's sunny outside. If I don't wear it, the sun ________ my eyes. It's not
too good on windy days, though.
2. It's excellent for work because it's pretty big and I can get my laptop and all my
________ ________ in it. It's not one of those ________________ ________ ones. It's
made of real ________.
3. I use it to put my things in when I play sports. It's pretty big, so I can get all my clothes
and my ________ ________ into it.
4. It's an expensive one, but I use it a lot because it's very wet here in the fall. I love the
colors, too. People can easily find me in a crowd when I'm using it.
5. It's great when you're on a trip somewhere, especially when you're taking a flight,
because you can take it ________ ________ an ________. It's not very big, so you can
put it in the overhead compartment or under the seat in front of you. It also has
________ and a ________ that you can ________ ________.
6. They're very comfortable for jogging or walking. That's good because I jog and walk a
lot. I've had them for about three years. I hate the color. But I'll use them until I can
afford a new ________.

Page 80, CD 3-19 - Listening 3

1. It's a brown leather one. I keep all my money and my ________ ________ in it. I
usually keep it in my back pocket. It probably fell out when I was ________
________ the bus. I hope I get it back because it also has my ID card in it, and that's
very important.

2. I'm always losing them or ________ them ________ and forgetting where I put them.
I think I was wearing them when I was ________ the ________. Then I stopped for a
cup of coffee at a coffee shop. I think I took them off then because I don't need them
when I read, and I was reading a magazine. Yes, maybe that's where they are.

3. I'm sure I had them when I left school because I remember putting them in my purse.
I'm sure I had them when I came home or I couldn't have ________ the car or opened
the front door. So that means they're somewhere inside the house.

4. I'm sure I used it to pay the _____ at the restaurant when I had lunch there. After that
I went to the ___________ _____, and I think I used it when I bought my jacket. I'm
sure that's the last time I used it, so it's probably there.

5. I usually keep it at home in a drawer in my desk because I only use it when I travel
internationally. But it's not there, so I wonder where I put it. Oh, maybe I left it at the
office when I came back from my trip to France. I think that's where it is, because I
went straight from the airport to my office.

6. I thought it was in my computer case. I usually put it there when I get one from the
_________ and then read it when I get home. Now I remember! I was on the ______!
I took it out to read the sports section. I'm sure I left it there.
 Unit 21: Directions
Page 82, CD 3-23 - Listening 1
1. A: Excuse me. Where's the post office?
B: The post office? ____ ______ ____ two blocks and then ____ ____. It's on the left.
A: Up this street two ________ and left?
B: That's correct.
2. A: Can I help you?
B: I'm looking for the bank.
A: Well, ______ ___ _______ at the first corner, and it's on your right.
B: Okay, thanks.
3. A: Can you help me? I'm looking for a ________.
B: Okay. Go straight up two blocks and ________ ________ at the light. You'll see a
hotel on your right.
A: Thanks.
B: You're welcome.
4. A: Excuse me. Is there a bookstore around here?
B: Yes. Take the first street ____ ____ ____. Go through the next __________. You'll
see the bookstore on the right. You can't miss it.

page 83, CD 3-24 - Listening 2

1. A: Excuse me. Is there a bank near here?
B: Yes, there is. ____ straight ____ Third Street for two blocks and ______ _______
on Pine Street. The bank is on the right.
2. A: Excuse me, I'm looking for the Peking Restaurant.
B: Oh, sure. I know where it is. It's one of my favorite restaurants. ___ _____ here on
King Street. Then ____ ____ onto Second Street. Walk up Second Street for a block.
It's on your left, on the corner of Ford and Second.
3. A: I'm trying to find a ________.
B: A supermarket? Okay. Go left down King and then ____ ____ Second Street for
two blocks. It's on the left, on the corner of Pine and Second.
A: Thanks.
4. A: How can I get to the post office?
B: Oh, it's not far from here. Go up Third Street and _____ _____ on Ford. ________
________ Ford and you'll see it on your right, on the corner of Ford and Fourth.
5. A: I'm looking for the Tourist Office.
B: Okay. Go up Third Street and turn left on Ford. It's in the first big building you see
on your left.
6. A: Can you tell me how to get to the Art Museum?
B: The Art Museum? Sure. Go up Third Street for two blocks and then turn left on
Pine Street. Go to the _____ ___ the _____. The museum is on your left, ___ the
corner ____ Second _____ Pine Street.

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1. So when you ______ _____ _____ the subway, look for a tall ______ __________.
That's a hotel. Walk past that for two blocks and you'll see a small street on the right.
That's my street. There's a grocery store on the corner. ____ ______ the street and ___
_____ is the fourth house on the left. Maybe bring some music with you, because I
don't have any dance music for the party.
2. My place is fairly easy to find. ___ _____ the bus across from the supermarket. When
you get to the supermarket, could you _____ ___ some ________? Then walk north
for two blocks. You'll see a ________. ________ that footbridge and you'll see a
small street when you get to the other side. Go down the street, and on the corner
you'll see an apartment building. That's ________ ________.
3. My apartment building is near the ________. When you come out of the subway,
______ __________ the river and you'll see an intersection. ___ __________ the
intersection and take the first street on the left. Go down the street until you see a
supermarket. My house is right next to it. If you can, could you bring some fruit to go
with dinner?
4. I live in an apartment building close to the high school. Get off the bus across from
the school and walk north for about four blocks. You'll see a ____ _______ on your
left. Turn right just ___ the gas station and go down the street until you see a ______.
My building is across from the church. Don't forget to bring your _______ ________.
 Unit 22: People We Know
Page 86, CD 3-28 - Listening 1
1. A: So tell me about your new friend, Ella. What's she like?
B: She's really _____. She's great to be with because she ____ me _____ all the time.
A: Oh yeah?
B: Yeah, she's always _________ _______.
2. A: What's your friend Lauren like?
B: She's nice.
A: Is she ______?
B: Shy? You must be kidding. She tells her whole ____ _____ to everyone she meets.
3. A: Do you know Thomas Brown?
B: Oh, sure. I like Tom.
A: Yeah, me too. He ________ me ________. He's always doing crazy things.
B: Yeah, I know.
4. A: Have you spoken to the new guy in our class, Luke?
B: Yes, I have.
A: What's he like?
B: Boy, he's really interesting. He speaks six languages and was the _____ _______ at
his school.
A: Oh, great!
B: No, you'll like him. He's really ________ and easy ___ _____ ___.
5. A: Do you and your boyfriend go out a lot, Kelsey?
B: Oh sure, he loves ______ _____ and meeting people. We go to parties all the time.
A: He sounds like a lot of fun.
B: Of course. That's why he's my boyfriend.
6. A: Look what my friend Mary gave me for my birthday. Isn't this a beautiful blouse?
B: That's really nice. And she gave me a great present for my birthday, too. She loves
giving things to people.
A: Yeah, she does. And she doesn't ________ anything in ________
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1. A: Mr. Grant is really ________, isn't he? He loves _________ _______. And he's
so ________.
B: I know. Then there's Mrs. Grant. She never seems to smile. I wonder why she's
so ________ all the time.
2. A: Where are Nat and his brother today?
B: I think they've ________ ______ again.
A: Really? They're always doing that.
B: Yeah. They aren't ________ about studying, that's for sure. All they like to do is
sit at home and play computer games.
3. A: What are your new neighbors like?
B: Mr. and Mrs. Roberts? Well, they seem nice. I've spoken to Mrs. Roberts several
times. She's very ________ to ________ to. But I haven't spoken much to her
husband. He's ________ of shy and not very ________.
4. A: Have you met Wendy's new boyfriend?
B: Yeah, I like him.
A: Me, too. I think he's ________ ___ Wendy.
B: He sure is. They're so ________. They both love partying and they're both a
________ ________ at times.
A: That's for sure.
5. A: How do you like the new teachers?
B: Well, Mr. Williams is very ________, and he's really ________, too.
A: Yeah, I know. And what about Miss Vaughn?
B: She's not as ________ to ________ to ________. She's not as easygoing as Mr.
Williams. She seems very ________.
A: Yeah. I think so, too.
6. A: What's your brother's wife like?
B: She's just like my brother - serious and ___________. She's at the office every
night until around 9:00. And so is he.
A: They sound like the perfect couple.
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1. A: Hey Anna, there's a _____ in my Spanish class who's really cool. He's really
friendly and easy to talk to. He just always seems happy.
B: Oh, really? He must have a lot of friends.
A: Yes, I think he does. He tells really funny jokes all the time, too. I'm always
________ in class.
B: Really? He sounds great!
A: Well, he is, but he ________ his book every day. Then he asks to ______ mine. I
hate that!
B: Sounds like we have a lot in common. I always ________ my book, too. I'd love
to meet him. Why don't you introduce us some time?
2. A: There's this new girl in class named Rosie. She always looks like she's ___ a
____ ______. I don't know if she's just very shy or what.
B: Really?
A: Yeah, when someone tells a really funny joke, we all _______, but she doesn't
seem to think it's ________.
B: No way!
A: But she is very good at music. She always practices the piano after school.
B: That's nice. But I don't think I could ____ _______ with her, because laughing
and having fun are important to me.
3. A: There's this guy who sits in front of me on the bus sometimes. He never talks to
anyone. He just sits there and _____ ___ himself.
B: Huh. That's ________.
A: Yeah. He likes to make people laugh, though. He's always making ______
______ and making animal noises and things like that. Sometimes he's really funny.
B: That does sound funny.
A: But you know, he always ________ ________ really loudly. I really hate that!
B: Me, too!
4. A: There's a really cute guy from Canada on the basketball team!
B: Oh, yeah?
A: Yeah. And he's really ________. Very friendly, too.
B: Tell me more.
A: Well, it's difficult to get him to laugh. He doesn't seem to enjoy any jokes. I
guess he's pretty serious. But he's very _________________.
B: Hmm. Sounds cute. Do you know if he has a girlfriend?
A: I'm sure he has lots. He always asks a new girl out on a date every weekend.
I don't like guys like that.
B: Yeah, but as long as he's cute, I don't mind.
 Unit 23: Places
Page 90, CD 3-34 - Listening 1
1. A: How do you like where you're living?
B: Oh, I love it. There's so much to do here. And I have a lot of friends here, too
2. A: What's your city like?
B: Well, the good thing is there are a lot of things to do here. There are good
________ and restaurants. The trouble is it's getting very ________, so it's not as
nice as it used to be.
3. A: Do you enjoy where you're living?
B: Well, I enjoy a lot about it. The city has a very nice ________. It's never too hot
or too cold. And it's a safe place to live.
4. A: What's it like to live in this city?
B: Well, it's very ________ and ________. And the pollution is getting really bad.
And I think we have one of the worst __________ ________ in the world. I'd love to
live somewhere else.
5. A: How is it here, anyway? Is this a nice place to live?
B: Oh, I'm really glad we moved here. The air is ________ and the people are very
friendly. Rents are pretty ________, and it's a very safe city, too. That's so
important. Also, it's close to the ______, so it's great in the summer.
6. A: Do you enjoy living here?
B: Some things are okay. The restaurants are pretty good, and the ________
________ is pretty good, too, but it's very old and not very clean. The weather also
isn't that great. It's very hot and humid in the summer and pretty cold in the winter.
But in general, it's not too bad.

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1. A: So tell me about Tokyo. What's it like?
B: I love it. There are so many great things to do. I'm busy all the time.
2. A: Do you like living here?
B: Well, It's okay. One thing I do like is that there's very little noise. People don't
walk down the street with loud radios or anything. It's pretty nice.
3. A: Do you like it here?
B: It's okay. But it's awfully ________ and the air is so dirty. To tell you the truth,
I'm thinking about moving.
4. A: What's it like living in New York?
B: Oh, it's really a great city, but you have to _____ a ________ for everything.
5. A: Is Auckland a very big city? Is it crowded?
B: Not really. It's really quite small. It's never very ________ or ________. In fact,
it's like a small town in many ways.
6. A: So what's San Francisco like? I hear it's very ________.
B: Yes, it is. The Golden Gate Bridge is great any time of the year. The parks and
the ocean are beautiful, too. It really is a very lovely city.
7. A: What's your hometown like? Is it a nice place to live?
B: It's great, especially for families with children. It's pretty and quiet and it isn't
___________ at all.
8. A: Is Osaka a big place?
B: Sure. That's why I like it. Lots of people. Lots of __________ and discos. I don't
like small cities.

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1. New York has great museums, and so does Washington. But Washington feels
more serious because the ___________ is there, so it isn't as exciting as New York.
Washington is more beautiful ___ _____, and the restaurants are cheaper there. But
you know, I love ________, and New York is the best! Washington is okay, but I
love New York!
2. Los Angeles is a huge place. You need a car to ____ _______. San Francisco is
more beautiful and it’s a great place for a weekend, but I get bored there after a few
days. I enjoy the fact that in Los Angeles everything moves really fast. I love living
here.
3. Hong Kong may be more beautiful than Singapore because it's got that fantastic
________, but I like Singapore better. It's smaller, so I think it's more __________.
It's easy to get around and everything is very clean. Hong Kong is pretty ________
and it's always very crowded.
4. Melbourne is smaller than Sydney. It has a lot of ________ old buildings and great
restaurants. Sydney is more exciting and probably more beautiful, but I think it's
too busy and too expensive. Melbourne prices are better and it's a more relaxing
place. That's why I prefer Melbourne.
 Unit 24: Health
Page 94, CD 3 – 40 - Listening 1
1. A: What happened to your ______, 4. A: Did you ______ yourself?
John? B: Yes, I was rollerblading in the
B: Oh, I ______ it when I was park. I fell and landed on my wrist.
playing soccer. A: You should be more careful.
A: Wow. Can you walk on it? B: I know, and now it's difficult for
B: Yes, but it's really difficult. me to eat, because I'm
2. A: What happened to you? _______________.
B: Oh, I didn't have my glasses on 5. A: How's your ______?
so I ______ ______ a door. B: Terrible.
A: Not A: Why don't you lie down and
B: It's true. Isn't it crazy? Now I rest? Would you like a _________?
have a ________ _________. B: Great idea. Thanks.
3. A: How did you do that? 6. A: Hey, what happened to your
B: I ______ ______ playing ______?
basketball. I put out my _____ to B: Huh?
stop myself, and this is what A: What's wrong with your ear?
happened. B: Sorry, I can't hear you. I ______
A: Is it ______? my ______ at the gym.
B: Yes

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1. I have an awful ______. I was still hurts. If it isn't better tomorrow,
lifting heavy weights at the gym I'll go to the doctor.
yesterday and I think I must have 3. I flew back from Australia last week
______ a ______. If it doesn't get and I think I ______ the ______
better soon, I'll have to ______ the from someone on the plane. The
______. only time I get the _____ is after a
2. I was ______ up a mountain long flight. I've been taking ______
yesterday and I slipped and ______ for it, but I still feel sick.
my ______ as we were going down 4. I went out to dinner a few days ago
a steep path. It's so _______ I can with a friend. We went to a very
______ ______. I ________ it, but it good seafood restaurant, but I think
 there was something wrong with the 5. I was working in the garden last
fish because my ______ really week and I ______ my ______. It
started hurting. I had to go to the was a pretty _______ _____, so I
hospital to get some medicine for it had to go to the doctor. She put
because it ______ so much. It's some ______ in it. They'll be in for
much better now. another week.

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1. A: I've really been ______ ______ 3. A: I've been getting really bad
sleeping lately. ________.
B: That's too bad. B: Is that right?
A: Yeah, I go to bed, but I often can't A: Yeah. Sometimes the pain is so bad
____ _____. Do you ever have that I can ______ ______.
problem? B: Do you spend a lot of time in front
B: Yeah, I sometimes do, too, of the computer?
especially if I'm feeling very worried or A: Yes, 1 do.
______ ___. B: That's probably causing it. I used to
A: So what do you do for it? Do you get that problem, too.
take ________ ____? A: So did you stop using the computer?
B: I don't like the idea of sleeping pills, B: No, I didn't need to. But I changed
so I usually get up and watch TV or the way I sat, and that made a
read until I feel tired. Then I go back to difference. Here. Let me show you.
bed. Why don't you try it? 4. A: I'm getting a lot of colds this year.
A: Yeah, I will. B: Really?
2. A: I've been feeling very tired lately, A: Yeah! About once a month.
like I have no ______. B: That's too bad.
B: Really? I used to have that problem. A: I've been taking ______ C, but it
A: Oh yeah? Do you think I should see doesn't help.
a doctor? B: Well, maybe you should go to the
B: It may not be anything serious. Have doctor.
you tried taking ________? A: Maybe you're right. Can you
A: No, I haven't. recommend a good one?
B: Taking vitamins always helps me
when I'm tired.